Trainee Clerk of Works - REQ04415 - 427514

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Graduate Apprentice - Trainee Clerk of Works for a temporary 4-year position in the New Supply Team. This opportunity provides formal training and the chance to earn while studying towards a degree in Construction and the Built Environment. You will play a key role in monitoring and inspecting new housing builds, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal for motivated individuals eager to start a career in construction, this role offers comprehensive support and mentorship.

Benefits

27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays

Funded study at Edinburgh Napier University

Time off for university and study time

Qualifications

• A motivated individual aged 16 years and over.
• Commitment to pursuing a career in Construction.
• Willingness to engage in training at Edinburgh Napier University.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site monitoring and inspection of the new build housing programme.
• Provide support in health and safety monitoring and weekly reports.
• Liaise with contractors and subcontractors, reviewing drawings and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Monitoring

Education

Entry requirements for Construction Site Supervision

Progression to a degree in Construction and the Built Environment

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Graduate Apprentice - Trainee Clerk of Works

Temporary for 4 years

1 post in Enterprise and Communities (New Supply)

Enterprise and Communities has redesigned its services to deliver the council`s priority outcomes and meet the changing needs of our communities. As the 4th largest authority in Scotland and the largest local authority landlord, we are used to delivering a highly responsive service to our tenants and customers. We want to do more and have hugely ambitious plans to regenerate our communities, build new homes, develop Smarter Homes, create employment, attract investment to North Lanarkshire, prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies.

The post will be based within the New Supply Team within Place. You will join the team based in Motherwell Civic Centre and will assist with the on site monitoring and inspection of the council's new build housing programme.

North Lanarkshire Council's traineeship in Clerk of Works is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in Construction Site Supervision and Building Inspection. As a Trainee you will receive formal training in addition to on the job training to enable you to gain the skills and qualifications needed to drive our Ambition forward.

We will fund your study at Edinburgh Napier University or another appropriate College/University on either a block or day release basis with the aim being to ultimately attain a degree in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Surveying). You will be provided with time off to attend University, study time and you will also be supported by a university and work placed mentor. This is a great opportunity to earn a salary immediately whilst you are studying and there is no cost to you for the training you will receive.

You will be joining a Service which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners, including our joint venture companies. You will assist in a multi-disciplinary environment and your duties will include providing support with on site inspections, health and safety monitoring, weekly reports, liaising with contractors and sub contractors, and reviewing drawings and specifications. Your excellent communication skills and proactive, customer-focussed approach will ensure you provide a professional service to project managers, surveyors, developers and other customers.

This post represents an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual aged 16 years and over with the necessary entry requirements for the relevant career pathway.

For further information, please contact Helen Baldi, Programme Delivery Manager (Projects) at [e-mail] , 07970 140633.

This post is also open to applicants currently at University.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

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